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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.77, 21,241.18 and 4,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.77, 21,241.18 and 4,300.12 is: 6,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.77 : 21,241.18 = 4,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.77/21,241.18 = 4,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.77x = 21,241.18 × 4,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.77x = 91,339,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,339,516.74/14,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.18

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